With its 6th edition, HGH India the annual trade show for Home Textiles, Home Décor, Gifts & Houseware in India where more than 500 brands, manufacturers and importers are presenting their range and innovations this year. The three day exposition was

With its 6th edition, HGH India the annual trade show for Home Textiles, Home Décor, Gifts & Houseware in India where more than 500 brands, manufacturers and importers are presenting their range and innovations this year. The three day exposition was inaugurated by Ms. Kavita Gupta, Textile Commissioner and Guest of Honour H. E. Mr. Erdal Sabri Ergen, Consul General, Turkey alongside other prominent industry leaders and dignitaries.

SASMIRA at Worli is a landmark of Mumbai with strong roots in Textile sector since last 50 years. The institute which has trained over 30,000 professionals who run businesses globally today, have come together to form Sasmira Alumni Foundation (SAF) to give an impetus

SASMIRA at Worli is a landmark of Mumbai with strong roots in Textile sector since last 50 years. The institute which has trained over 30,000 professionals who run businesses globally today, have come together to form Sasmira Alumni Foundation (SAF) to give an impetus to a cause which truly needs to be voiced. The concept, aptly titled NO NAKED CHILD, is a unique initiative which aims to provide clothing to under privileged children across the country with the help of several partners supporting the cause.

The Textile Ministry is looking to introduce a revamped Technology Mission on Cotton said Textile Commissioner Kavita Gupta. The mission will have four parts. The first two will deal with cotton productivity and will come under the Agriculture Ministry. The third and fourth missions will be under the Textile Ministry. This initiative is to give a thrust to the cotton sector.

The Textile Ministry is looking to introduce a revamped Technology Mission on Cotton said Textile Commissioner Kavita Gupta. The mission will have four parts. The first two will deal with cotton productivity and will come under the Agriculture Ministry. The third and fourth missions will be under the Textile Ministry. This initiative is to give a thrust to the cotton sector.

Surat's MMF sector that contributes to around 40 per cent of nation's MMF fabric demand with daily production of MMF fabric in the city pegged at four crore meter has been facing issue over import of under invoiced Chinese fabrics, which resulted in around 45 percent of the weaving units-around over three lakh powerloom machines have shut down in the last three months.

Surat's MMF sector that contributes to around 40 per cent of nation's MMF fabric demand with daily production of MMF fabric in the city pegged at four crore meter has been facing issue over import of under invoiced Chinese fabrics, which resulted in around 45 percent of the weaving units-around over three lakh powerloom machines have shut down in the last three months.

Confirming the Government’s initiative to boost the textile sector, Textile Commissioner Kavita Gupta, said that the government is planning to revive textile parks currently remained un-operational. The government is committed to extend all possible supports to the textile sector to exploit the potential lies in both domestic and international markets. She also confirmed that investment won’t be hindrance to the plan.

Confirming the Government’s initiative to boost the textile sector, Textile Commissioner Kavita Gupta, said that the government is planning to revive textile parks currently remained un-operational. The government is committed to extend all possible supports to the textile sector to exploit the potential lies in both domestic and international markets. She also confirmed that investment won’t be hindrance to the plan.

An exhibition organized by the regional office of the textile commissioner (ROC), Amritsar, began in the city on Friday at an exhibition hall on Malhar Road where around 40 participants are displayed products like blankets, carpets, suits, etc.

An exhibition organized by the regional office of the textile commissioner (ROC), Amritsar, began in the city on Friday at an exhibition hall on Malhar Road where around 40 participants are displayed products like blankets, carpets, suits, etc.

Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria said that the industrial city Ludhiana was chosen as a venue for the second year in a row, for which he congratulated the officers of the department.

India’s cotton exports during the previous cotton season, which begins from October 1, stood at 57.72 lakh bales. During the 2015-16 season, cotton exports are expected to rise by 21.27 per cent to 70 lakh bales (170 kg each) mostly due to rise in demand from Pakistan, a senior official said today.

India’s cotton exports during the previous cotton season, which begins from October 1, stood at 57.72 lakh bales. During the 2015-16 season, cotton exports are expected to rise by 21.27 per cent to 70 lakh bales (170 kg each) mostly due to rise in demand from Pakistan, a senior official said today.

Textile Commissioner Kavita Gupta said that this year, Pakistan will overtake Bangladesh as the top importer of Indian cotton as the demand in Pakistan has grown due to crop damage in Punjab region. Almost 33 percent of cotton crop in Pakistan has been damaged from whitefly.

Inaugurating the 62nd National Garment Fair in Mumbai on Wednesday, Kavita Gupta, Textile Commissioner, said that the draft of the new textile policy is ready and the Centre would be announcing soon the final version which will boost sagging exports and encourage investments in the sector.

Inaugurating the 62nd National Garment Fair in Mumbai on Wednesday, Kavita Gupta, Textile Commissioner, said that the draft of the new textile policy is ready and the Centre would be announcing soon the final version which will boost sagging exports and encourage investments in the sector.

The Textile Ministry would give full support to the industry in time of distress, Gupta said. Textiles and clothing exports were at $41.4 billion in 2014-15 and $39.31 billion in 2013-14. The slowdown in China is seen as an opportunity and is looking at $40 billion of textiles exports this fiscal.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) decision to introduce the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) and approved R12,671 crore for its “committed liabilities” under the old scheme completely rejects claims of textile mills that had sought subsidy against investments made under the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) during the so-called black-out period, a senior official said.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) decision to introduce the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) and approved R12,671 crore for its “committed liabilities” under the old scheme completely rejects claims of textile mills that had sought subsidy against investments made under the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) during the so-called black-out period, a senior official said.